2023 Most Popular Business Master's Degree Schools in Indiana
With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Most Popular Business Master's Degree Schools in Indiana to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 34 schools in Indiana to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Business Master's Degree Schools in Indiana
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Our 2023 rankings named Indiana University - Bloomington the most popular school in Indiana for business students working on their master’s degree. Located in Bloomington, Indiana, the large public school awarded 1,058 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since IU Bloomington does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Purdue University Global. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Purdue University Global is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 717 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Purdue University Global. Every graduate student at the school took at least one class online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in Marion, Indiana, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 547 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at IWU. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Notre Dame. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Notre Dame is located in Notre Dame, Indiana and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 530 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Notre Dame. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 34 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Indiana landed the # 5 spot on the list. USI is located in Evansville, Indiana and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 515 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since USI does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
Purdue University - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Purdue is a public institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 335 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Purdue. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. IUPUI is a large public school situated in Indianapolis, Indiana. It awarded 218 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that IUPUI does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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With a ranking of #8, Indiana Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their master’s degree. Indiana Tech is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It awarded 145 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Indiana Tech. Every graduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses is a small private not-for-profit school located in Fort Wayne, Indiana that handed out 131 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Trine is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.
Ball State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Muncie, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 119 students in 2020-2021.
Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Ball State. In fact, around 91% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Butler University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Butler is a private not-for-profit institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 92 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Butler does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 24% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 86 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.
UIndy does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 87% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Grace College and Theological Seminary came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Winona Lake, Indiana, and it awarded 76 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
Grace College does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 81% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Purdue University Fort Wayne did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Purdue University Fort Wayne is a medium-sized public school located in Fort Wayne, Indiana that handed out 74 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
One thing to take note of is that PFW does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 64% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Purdue University Northwest came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in Hammond, Indiana, the medium-sized public school handed out 73 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Purdue Northwest. In fact, around 54% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree business programs. University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne is a small private not-for-profit school located in Fort Wayne, Indiana that handed out 60 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at University of St. Francis Fort Wayne. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Indiana University - Southeast ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Indiana University - Southeast is a public institution located in New Albany, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 59 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.
Indiana University - Southeast does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Indiana State University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. This medium-sized public school is located in Terre Haute, Indiana, and it awarded 54 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Indiana State. In fact, around 71% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Anderson University Indiana landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree business programs. Anderson University Indiana is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Anderson, Indiana. It awarded 52 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Anderson University Indiana. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Bethel University - Mishawaka did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Bethel University - Mishawaka is a small private not-for-profit school located in Mishawaka, Indiana that handed out 47 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Bethel University does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 89% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Indiana University - Kokomo came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. IU Kokomo is located in Kokomo, Indiana and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 40 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
IU Kokomo does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 44% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Valparaiso University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Valparaiso, Indiana, and it awarded 40 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Valpo. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Indiana University - Northwest landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree business programs. IU Northwest is a public institution located in Gary, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 25 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at IU Northwest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.
Oakland City University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Oakland City is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Oakland City, Indiana. It awarded 25 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Oakland City. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. SMWC is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana. It awarded 23 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Since the graduate programs at SMWC are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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